UPDATE: EVENT CANCELLED FOR 2020!

Celebrate South Sound's beautiful environment at the 13th Annual South Sound Sustainability Expo! This free and family-friendly event brings together thousands of community members, local businesses, non-profits and organizations dedicated to environmental sustainability. The Expo features innovative workshops, local art, screen printing, and educational activities from 10AM - 3PM.

Immediately following the Sustainable Fashion Show at about 11AM… Join The Chayah Movement for a panel conversation titled - ‘Sustainable Fashion Around The Sound’.

The audience should expect:

To learn more about what sustainable fashion looks like around the Sound with this conversation style, workshop lead by Zakiya of The Chayah Movement. This conversation will include a thoughtfully, curated group of professionals and advocates from within the local movement, with the goal of giving a range of perspectives and experience to better equip attendees. Be prepared to walk away with not only, practical options for sustainable fashion, but a greater appreciation for those who are leading the way around the Sound. Join the movement, join the conversation.

We are opening up our creative space for you to drop off your unwanted threads and learn more about the upcoming events produced by The Chayah Movement.

The 3rd Thursday of the month is the Tacoma Artwalk and we are excited to be apart of this event byway our spacemate @950Gallery. Join us! 

We are opening up our creative space for you to drop off your unwanted threads and learn more about the upcoming events produced by The Chayah Movement.

The 3rd Thursday of the month is the Tacoma Artwalk and we are excited to be apart of this event byway our spacemate @950Gallery. Join us! 

We are opening up our creative space for you to drop off your unwanted threads and learn more about the upcoming events produced by The Chayah Movement.

The 3rd Thursday of the month is the Tacoma Artwalk and we are excited to be apart of this event byway our spacemate @950Gallery. Join us! 

We are opening up our creative space for you to join us in creating recycled, t-shirt bags ($5 fee) and learn more about the upcoming events produced by The Chayah Movement.

The 3rd Thursday of the month is the Tacoma Artwalk and we are excited to be apart of this event byway our spacemate @950Gallery. Join us! 

The Chayah Movement, Zero Waste Washington and Tacoma Tool Library are collaborating to bring the Tacoma community this ground breaking documentary, followed by a brief discussion with industry experts.

What is The True Cost?

This is a story about clothing. It’s about the clothes we wear, the people who make them, and the impact the fashion industry is having on our world and why we are seeing a shift in the fashion industry. The price of clothing has been decreasing for decades, while the human and environmental costs have grown dramatically. The True Cost pulls back the curtain on the untold story and asks us to consider, who really pays the price for clothing we choose to buy? What are we truly investing in?

Filmed in countries all over the world, from the brightest runways to the darkest slums, and featuring interviews with the world’s leading influencers including Stella McCartney, Livia Firth and Vandana Shiva, The True Cost is an unprecedented project that invites us on an eye opening journey around the world and into the lives of the many people and places behind our clothes.

Event Attendees will walk away with practical and immediate ways in which they can buy and donate more responsibly. The Chayah Movement will share their favorite ethical brands, connect you to an app where you can see how your favorite brands are rated, and give you a list of places where your unwanted threads can live on past you.

Event Agenda

1 PM — Doors Open
1:25 PM — Welcome and Introduction
1:30 PM — Film Screening
3:15 PM — Panel Discussion

—- Moderator - Zakiya Cita, Founder of The Chayah Movement / Co-Founder of Madernity

—- Panelist - Sara LeHoullier, Co-Founder of Shop the Change

—- Panelist - Kirsten Kreis Reynolds - Owner of Restyle Clothing Company

—- Panelist - Heather Trim - Executive Director of Zero Waste Washington

—- Panelist - Karen Barrier – Operations Director, Evrnu, SPC

4-5 PM Networking and Close

PLEASE NOTE: This space is not ADA Compliant and is not equipped with accommodations. There are stairs leading into the building and space where the event is being held. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY!

We are opening up our creative space for you to peruse our curated gems and items from our friends. This last Thursday of September will be a FILL-A-BAG event! We need to clear out our summer items.

Standard size, reusable bag - $25

Large size bag - $40

Join us!

We are opening up our creative space for you to peruse our curated gems and Handmade, Eco-friendly items from our friends. The 3rd Thursday of the month is the Tacoma Artwalk and we are excited to be apart of this event byway our spacemate @950Gallery. Join us!

Bring your unwanted threads for 25% off all purchased items. 

We are opening up our creative space for you to peruse our curated gems and Handmade, Eco-friendly items from our friends. The 3rd Thursday of the month is the Tacoma Artwalk and we are excited to be apart of this event byway our spacemate @950Gallery. Join us!

Sustainable Fashion Forum is BACK with another event! Join us Thursday, July 5th from 6-9pm for our summer party in collaboration with @foundationpdx & @function_pdx as we celebrate the official launch of The SFF as a brand with fashion, cocktails, and an exclusive panel discussion on Refashioning Your Closet: How to Repair & Repurpose Your Closet to Create a Sustainable Wardrobe with @poppy_lyn, @miha_banana, @mystyleclass and @dreabeaa ⁣
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What we wear is such an integral part of our everyday lives which means we all have an opportunity to influence the industry and make a positive impact by being more intentional about our purchasing decisions as well as making a conscious effort to consume less and only buy things we truly need.⁣
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Building a sustainable wardrobe can be overwhelming and often people don’t know where to start however we’ve curated an exclusive panel to help you do just that!⁣ Join the movement!

We are opening up our creative space for you to peruse our curated gems and Handmade, Eco-friendly items from our friends. The 3rd Thursday of the month is the Tacoma Artwalk and we are excited to be apart of this event byway our spacemate @950Gallery. Join us!

We are opening up our creative space for you to peruse our curated gems and Handmade, Eco-friendly items from our friends. The 3rd Thursday of the month is the Tacoma Artwalk and we are excited to be apart of this event byway our spacemate @950Gallery. Join us!

Join us in celebrating #EarthDay and #FashionRevolution Week with our Sip-N-Swap! This event is intended to offer and empower women to engage in a sustainable and eco-friendly option for acquiring "new" clothing items and getting rid of unwanted items responsibly. All items not claimed will be recycled by The Chayah Movement.

Get rid of your “maybe one day”` bad mojo, no longer serve a purpose clothing, accessories and shoes and share your unwanted items with someone who will make your old items new!

Swappers - We ask that you bring no more than 20 items to swap.

Make sure your items are in new or gently used condition (Free of stains, damage and tears, minimal signs of wear), clean, pressed and pre-hung.

Accessories and shoes must also be clean with little signs of wear and free of stains or tears/damage.

Items to consider swapping:

Dresses

Jeans

Shorts

Skirts

Rompers

Blouses

Sandals

Booties

Pumps

Scarves

Not interested in swapping? Still join us, there will be a jewelry, beauty and wellness vendor on site.

Additionally, free light bites and beverage will be served.

There will be a 50/50 raffle drawing during the event. Half of the pot will go in one lucky lady's pocket and the other half will go to the event sponsee!

Claim your event ticket today here, as they are limited due to space.